Find out how popular the last name Fredin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fredin.

Fredin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fredin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fredin in America

Fredin is the 47107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fredin surname appeared 451 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fredin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fredin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fredin

The surname Fredin originates from Sweden and is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Swedish word "frid," meaning peace or tranquility. This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive nickname for someone who had a peaceful or calm demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Fredin can be traced back to the 16th century in various parish records and historical documents from central Sweden. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Johan Fredin, a farmer from the village of Östra Husby in Östergötland, mentioned in records from the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, the name Fredin appeared in several Swedish church books and tax records, particularly in the provinces of Östergötland, Småland, and Västergötland. One notable individual from this period was Petter Fredin, a merchant from Linköping, who was born in 1624 and played a significant role in the local trade and economic affairs of the city.

During the 18th century, the Fredin surname gained wider recognition, with several individuals making notable contributions in various fields. Johan Fredin (1719-1795) was a respected theologian and author who served as a pastor in the Church of Sweden and wrote several theological treatises.

In the 19th century, the Fredin family produced several prominent figures, including Carl Fredrik Fredin (1814-1894), a renowned Swedish architect who designed numerous notable buildings in Stockholm, such as the Royal Swedish Opera House and the Bonde Palace.

Another individual of note was Nils Fredin (1825-1903), a Swedish politician and journalist who served as a member of the Riksdag (Swedish parliament) and played a significant role in the early development of Sweden's press freedom and freedom of speech.

As the Fredin surname spread across Sweden over the centuries, it also found its way into other parts of Scandinavia and beyond. In Norway, for instance, the name is sometimes spelled Fredine or Fredini, reflecting local linguistic variations.

Throughout its history, the Fredin surname has maintained a strong presence in Scandinavia, particularly in Sweden, where it continues to be a well-established family name today, reflecting its deep roots and long-standing heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fredin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fredin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fredin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fredin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fredin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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